Notices

Safer at Home Emergency Order - Alabama is under an amended Safer at Home Order effective January 22 at 5 p.m. and ending March 5 at 5 p.m. View this order and other COVID-19 related emergency actions by state agencies on our Legal website.

COVID-19 Vaccine Availability and Updates - As the supply of COVID-19 vaccine is limited at the moment, ADPH is following the guidance of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for prioritization of risk groups. Alabama's Vaccination Allocation Plan with the priority phases and our updates on vaccine availability can be found on our COVID-19 Vaccine website.

Safer at Home Emergency Order - Alabama is under an amended Safer at Home Order effective December 11 at 5 p.m. and ending January 22 at 5 p.m. View this order and other COVID-19 related emergency actions by state agencies on our Legal website.

COVID-19 Vaccination Provider Support - To receive, administer, and report COVID-19 vaccines, healthcare providers must enroll in our ImmPRINT COVID-19 Vaccination Program. For more on enrollment and for other vaccine resources for providers, visit our Vaccination Provider Support page.

COVID-19 Vaccine Planning - ADPH has submitted its COVID-19 Vaccination Plan to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and released the Alabama COVID‐19 Vaccination Allocation Plan which defines populations and the order in which they will receive vaccine in four phases.

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Events

Scale Back Alabama 2021 - Scale Back Alabama is a free, statewide wellness program for adults, ages 18 or older, who live in Alabama or work for an Alabama based organization. It is designed to encourage Alabamians to get healthy and have fun while doing it.

Share Your Smile with Alabama 2021 Winners Announced - The Oral Health Office of the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) announces the winners of the fourth annual smile photo contest for third grade students in Alabama: Bentley Darlington of Pine Level Elementary School in Autauga County and Kataleya Harris of Gardendale Elementary School in Jefferson County.

COVID-19 Testing Sites - Our COVID-19 Data and Surveillance Dashboard and COVID-19 Table provides a list of testing sites. These facilities have reported to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) that they are collecting specimens for COVID-19. This lists and dashboard map may not reflect all collection sites in Alabama. Call the testing site for additional information before visiting or call 1-800-270-7268 for testing sites and hours of operation near you.

Mask Up Alabama Video Contest - With face masks proving to be one of the most effective methods of preventing COVID-19 transmission, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), the Alabama Hospital Association (ALAHA) and the Medical Association of the State of Alabama are sponsoring a video contest for Alabamians of all ages to share why they feel it is important to wear a mask.

“Share Your Smile with Alabama” Statewide Photo Contest - The ADPH Oral Health Office announces the 4th Annual “Share Your Smile with Alabama” statewide photo contest. Submit your third grade student's photo by November 30! Two winners will be highlighted in marketing campaigns to promote children’s oral health and will be featured in a news conference on January 29, 2021.

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Health Observances

• National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
• National Kidney Month
• National Nutrition Month
• National School Breakfast Week, March 8-12
• National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, March 10
• National Poison Prevention Week, March 14-21
• National Native American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, March 20
• National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week, March 22-28
• American Diabetes Alert Day, March 23
• World Tuberculosis Day, March 24

Publications

• ADPH Organizational Chart
• Central Office Telephone Listing
• Address and Telephone Roster of Public Health Districts and County Health Departments
• Public Health Districts Map
• Alabama's Health
• Annual Reports
• 2020 Calendar
• 2021 Calendar
• Guide to Services
• Public Health Laws

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